HC Deb 16 January 1974 vol 867 cc117-9W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services: (1) which projects within Divisions 1 to 3 of Lancashire County Council Social Services Department will be deferred by the Chancellor's

many at the self-employed rate and how many for industrial injuries only.

Mr. Dean

The numbers of insured persons in the categories mentioned are estimated as follows:

announcement of public spending cuts ; and if he will list these in the OFFICIAL REPORT;

(2) which projects within Divisional Health Area No. 9 of Lancashire County Council will be deferred by the Chancellor's announcement of public spending cuts ; and if he will list these in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Sir K. Joseph

I am reviewing the local authority health and social services building programme for England and will communicate with the authorities concerned as soon as possible.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which projects within the area of the Liverpool Regional Hospital Board will be deferred by the Chancellor's announcement of public spending cuts ; and if he will list these in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Sir K. Joseph

My Department will be discussing this matter with the regional authorities in the near future.